‘Miss Ceil’ Captures (and Saves) Hearts of College Community
Matt DeFonzo Staff Reporter Most of the people that we call “unsung heroes” have never saved someone’s life. However, if someone said such a thing about Ceil Bowens, that person…
April 2009
McDaniel Student to Join Ranks of Published
Ashleigh Smith Art Director Junior Katelyn Brawn has never enjoyed rejection, but when she received her first rejection letter, she had it framed. “You’re not a good writer unless you’ve…
Equipment Manager Helps Sports and Students
Megan Hildebrand Staff Reporter Have you ever been to a McDaniel sporting event and thought to yourself, “Wow this field is set up perfectly.” If not, you should. There are…
Why Should You Care about the Y?
Megan Robinson Staff Reporter It’s much more than a catchy song and dance, the YMCA is an organization focused on improving the community individual by individual. The YMCA has played…
The Bailout: America's April's Fool Joke
Katelynn McGinley Features Editor Right now, A.I.G. is the company that America loves to hate. Since the September bailout plan was set into motion, the insurance company has taken upwards…
How to Keep Your Weight at Bay While on the Hill
Garret Eagan Sports Editor Between eating at Glar without the use of nutritional facts, eating at the pub late, and the ability to order in several “healthy” menu items, losing…
Healthy Food Choices Can Make all the Difference
John Wahman Staff Reporter In today’s society we are faced with obesity more than ever and the problem is still growing. Obesity has been connected with higher rates of depression…
Best Bets Around Westminster
Samantha Lambert Staff Reporter Students tend to drive all the way to Baltimore or Annapolis for things to do in their free time, but why waste gas and time when…
Return Visit: Coming Home to McDaniel
Alumna, Class of ’07, Returns to Campus; Relives Memories Maaret Klaber Contributor I recently came back to the McDaniel campus for the first time, while classes were in session, since…
To Live on Campus or Off: That is the Question
Dave Castle Staff Reporter “Where am I going to live next year?” is a big question that every McDaniel student asks his or herself around this time of year, especially…
Less Newspapers, More Ignorance
As more newspapers fall to the economy and disinterest, the tragedy grows Angela Bladwin Staff Reporter Cutting down employees, less home delivery, fewer pages, less types of stories and even…
Meet the Green: Katie Ferguson
Chris Ferrick-Manley Staff Reporter As part of a ongoing series in the McDaniel Free Press, we will profile two interesting student-athletes; their lives on and off the field, their hobbies,…
How to Prepare for a Successful Interview
Rose Eney Co-Commentary Editor Have you ever been asked the following question: “If you were a brick in a wall, which one would you be?” That is one of the…
Meet the Green: Brent Toms
Chris Ferrick-Manley Staff Reporter As part of a ongoing series in the McDaniel Free Press, we will profile two interesting student-athletes; their lives on and off the field, their hobbies,…
Iraq War: Finally an End in Sight?
Andrew Velnoskey Staff Reporter George Bush would always tell us we were winning the war. He would say that all we need is more time and more money. He would…
Renovations Coming to Bair Stadium
Heather Gorsuch Staff Reporter This isn’t your typical renovation. With the state of our current economy, trustees and alumni have set up a fundraising committee to raise money to renovate…
McDaniel Golf Alumnus Lives on through Team
Ryan Chell Staff Reporter When Dan Waeger was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, he faced that adversity in his life the same way he faced challenges on the…
Welcome to McDaniel's Rugby Club
Joey Stienburg Staff Reporter Every Tuesday and Thursday a select few of McDaniel’s community goes across Route 31 to a small field. These men engage in the most fierce sport….
Men Lacrosse: Back to Winning Ways this Season
Ryan Chell Staff Reporter It’s always nice to be able to start your season out on a good note. And that is exactly what has happened to the 2009 McDaniel…
Women Lacrosse Counts on Leadership, Teamwork
Caitlyn Flynn Staff Reporter The McDaniel women’s lacrosse team is off to a strong start this year, with a record of 5-2 overall, 1-0 in conference play. Head coach Muffy…